Air conditioning Maintenance near me
Chris Web • June 25, 2025
A/c not blowing cold?
This is a orifice tube out of a Ford Taurus. The system completely failed causing catastrophic repair
If your A/C’s not blowing cold, here’s the real deal—something’s off in the system, and it usually comes down to one of these common issues:
The refrigerant might be low. That’s the stuff that actually makes the air cold. If it's low, you've probably got a leak somewhere. Could be a tiny crack in a line, a loose fitting, or a worn-out seal.
The compressor might not be kicking on. That’s the heart of the A/C system. If it’s not engaging, it could be due to low refrigerant, a bad relay, blown fuse, or the compressor itself could be shot.
There could be a clog in the system—like a blocked or stuck expansion valve or orifice tube—which messes with how the refrigerant flows and keeps things from cooling down.
The cabin air filter might be clogged up with dirt and junk, stopping airflow or causing weak pressure, even if the system’s technically working.
The condenser or cooling fan might not be doing their job. If they’re not pulling heat out of the system, the air coming out of the vents stays warm or lukewarm.
Bottom line: if the A/C isn’t blowing cold, something in the loop is either leaking, stuck, or failing. Best move is to run a full A/C check—test pressures, check for leaks, and inspect system components. Let me know if you want a quick script to explain that to a customer or need help pricing out the service.
